Revel C30 - Manual (Page 16)

SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION (CONT’D)
2. The REVEL PERFORMA C30 center-channel loudspeaker
must be used with an 80 Hz crossover as follows:
• If your system includes a multi-channel controller, set the
center channel to use an 80 Hz crossover. Some controllers
or receivers refer to this setting as a “small” center channel.
• Use an 80 Hz crossover even if your system does not include
a subwoofer. In its absence, the multi-channel controller or
receiver will use “bass management” techniques to route the
frequencies below 80 Hz to the front left and right channels.
As a result, no center-channel low-frequency information
will be lost.
• The use of an 80 Hz crossover will result in dramatically
decreased distortion, accurate timbre, and greatly increased
dynamic capability.
• Please contact your Revel dealer for assistance in properly
adjusting the crossover settings on your multi-channel
controller or receiver.
3. Initially set the PLACEMENT COMPENSATION control (see
Figure 16 on previous page) to match the application as follows:
• Use the Flush Mounted setting when the loudspeaker is
flush-mounted in a wall or custom-built “media wall,” or is
placed on a bookshelf.
• Use the On Top of Monitor setting when the loudspeaker is
placed on top of a rear projection or direct view monitor.
• Use the Stand Mounted setting when the loudspeaker is
placed on its (optional) pedestal.
4. Turn on the system power and play a variety of material. Slowly
increase the volume to a comfortable level and listen from your
main listening position. Be sure to set your multi-channel con-
troller to a mode that utilizes the center channel. If the REVEL
PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker is used in a home theater system,
listen to well-recorded dialog from more than one film, as the
sound quality can vary greatly.
5. Experiment with setting the PLACEMENT COMPENSATION
control. It provides a powerful means to correct for the place-
ment effect on the REVEL PERFORMA C30’s “timbre,” or
overall balance. Due to the influence of room acoustics, you
may achieve a better timbre match with the left and right
(front) loudspeakers than your original setting (as performed
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